House Speaker Mike Hubbard, Sen. Dick Brewbaker and Rep. Mary Sue McClurkin hosted a press conference in the State House today to unveil their proposals to make Alabama’s schools safer. Following a public hearing and several months of discussions with stakeholder groups, the report provides legislative recommendations aimed at ensuring the safety of Alabama schools.

The Montgomery Advertiser’s South Union Street blog said the GOP’s plan would “require schools to have active shooter and intruder drills; create a crime for trespassing on a school bus; and allow school districts to hire certified, trained officers as resource officers; have the Alabama Department of Homeland Security create an active shooter preparation course for school personnel; increase funding for active shooter training for law enforcement; encourage the expansion of mental health support services in schools; and push the School Safety Task Force to continue to hold regular meetings.”

The report and ensuing legislative proposals are a response to the tragic shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School which occurred in December of last year.

The full 7-page report can be read below.

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